Technicality Addressed
Relevant Theory covered
Skill Based
Course Outline
Mainly practical aspects of Trademark registration have been discussed in this course. Important international treaties that have been adopted in this law have also been explained thoroughly. Technical aspects (such as usage of ipindia.nic.in) have been properly covered in this course. Below is a glimpse of technical details about this course:
1. Evolution of Trademark
2. What can be and what can’t be registered
3. Registration process – step-wise and technical details
4. What’s an unlawful usage of trademark & remedies
Why this Course?
Trademark Registration is one of the most in-demand domains when it comes to practice of IPR laws. Trademark registration is a necessity for businesses and brands. This certification course covers the aspects of trademark law in a very easy-to-understand way.
Course Syllabus
- Introduction to IPR in India
- Kinds of Trademarks under 1999 Act
- Assessment Answer
- How trademarks evolved in India?
- Evolution of International System
- Assessment Answer
- How to register trademarks in India?
- How to choose the right class for registration?
- Assessment Answer
- Provisions on Well-known marks
- Registration of Well-Known Trademarks
- Assessment Answer
- Reasons for Refusal
- Absolute Grounds for Refusal
- Relative Grounds for Refusal
- Assessment Answer
- Defence of Honest Concurrent Use under Trademarks Act
- Position of commercial usage under American Regime
- Assessment Answer
- What amounts to infringement?
- Grounds of Infringement of Trademark
- Defenses
- Assessment Answer
- Advantages of filing Legal notice
- Format of filing legal notice
- Doctrine of Passing Off
- Elements of Passing Off
- Assessment Answer
- Concept of Trade Dress Protection in India
- Trade Dress Cases
- Assessment Answer
- Can domain name be registered as trademark?
- Important Case Laws
- Assessment Answer
Who should take this course?
1. Law students
2. CA & CS students
3. Law professionals
4. Entrepreneurs etc
5. Anyone interested in IPR